You wake up, look out the window and see that last night's snowstorm has left a blanket of snow that appears to be knee deep. Still, it's a perfect day to bike to work. That's because the city of Boulder focuses on keeping bike paths safe and usable.

Mulit-use paths in the city of Boulder are maintained to high-level transportation standards. Separate snow removal crews begin plowing the city's multi-use paths at exactly the same time that other crews are plowing city streets. Boulder Creek and Broadway paths are plowed first, followed by the Foothills Parkway path and other Greenway paths. The Boulder Creek Path is cleared by the Parks Department, while the Broadway path, from Baseline Road to University Avenue, is cleared by CU-Boulder facilities maintenance. All other multi-use paths are maintained by city of Boulder Street and Bikeway Transportation Maintenance (or the adjacent property owner). On-street bike lanes are cleared during street snow removal operations.

To encourage local commuters to give winter riding a try and to celebrate those who cycle all year long, GO Boulder is hosting the first ever Winter Bike to Work Day:

Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2009

Register for Winter Bike to Work Day

There will be three breakfast stations during this inaugural event, from 7 to 9 a.m. at the following locations:

• City of Boulder Municipal Building - 1777 Broadway - sponsored by GO Boulder/City of Boulder 
• Moe's Bagels - 3705 Arapahoe Avenue - sponsored by Boulder East and Moe's Bagels
• University of Colorado at Boulder - near 18th Street and Euclid Avenue - sponsored by CU E-Center and Parking Services

Make your trip count! Register your participation in Winter Bike to Work Day to help us track you bike commute and for a chance to win great prizes, including:

• A backpack donated by GO Lite
• A messenger bag donated by Shepani
• A Joe Blow floor pump donated by Towson
• A Cat Eye Single Shot Commuter Bike light donated by Cat Eye
• Travel mugs donated by Pedestrian Shops
• Set of studded snow tires for your bike donated by Community Cycles

Register for Winter Bike to Work Day

Wait! There's More! 

To help promote bike and walk commuting year round, WorldCommute.com will be at the Municipal Building breakfast station, 1777 Broadway, to share information on their new Web site that has the ability to track and record the benefits gained by choosing human powered transporation. Prizes will be awarded to Winter Bike to Work Day participants who stop by the WorldCommute.com table. Prizes include Cat Eye bicycle electronics like head and tail lights and bicycle computers.